Job Description

Posting number: 11121

Department: Precinct 4 - Commissioner

Job classification: Mechanic I - Precincts (1 & 3)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Perform mechanical/electrical/preventive maintenance on gasoline/diesel powered vehicles, engines and construction equipment. The incumbent must be familiar with and be able to perform basic operations on all heavy and light duty construction equipment.

Examples of duties

1. Performs preventive maintenance (P/M) on construction equipment.
2. Responsible for the daily fueling and maintenance of construction equipment.
3. Performs repair on equipment including basic electrical and mechanical, minor tune-ups and belts, hoses and a/c.
4. Maintains records related to P/M, oil inventory (usage), waste oil and fuel consumption.
5. Responsible for onsite inspections of equipment to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition; has the authority to take equipment out of use.
6. Performs pre-state inspections.
7. Forecasts inventory needs and tracks usage.
8. Responsible for advising supervisors of any equipment misuse.
9. Responsible for instructing equipment operators on the proper procedures for maintaining equipment.
10. Responsible for teaching new employees how to perform equipment maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
11. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Supplemental information

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, climb, pull and push. Daily exposure to dust, hazardous materials, fumes, noise, cold and heat.